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lynndouglass45
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Lead paint removal
Hello — I’m looking for a trustworthy person/company to strip lead paint from a few areas of our house and repaint. I am also interested…
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chelseasf
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Gas leak - rent discount advice
Hi, we discovered we have a gas leak at our (two-family) house. We have a tenant upstairs and they will be without a stove or…
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erink
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Best paint/coating for brick house?
HI, we’re having our brick townhouse repainted. Our contractor recommends BASF MasterProtect wall coatings. The problem is they don’t have the color we want. Is…
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Curious, how many Subs does a typical GC engage on a gut reno?
Doing homework in anticipation of buying a 3-4 family brownstone in need of a gut (tear down to the joists with new MEP). Happen to…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Suggestions on How to Contest DOH Complaint: Standing Water (supposedly)
Writing on behalf of a neighbor, who has been truly an upstanding citizen. An anonymous complaint was called in mid June for standing water on…
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erink
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Best paint/coating for brick house?
HI, we’re having our brick townhouse repainted. Our contractor recommends BASF MasterProtect wall coatings. The problem is they don’t have the color we want. Is…
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burpgun
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Licensing agreements
Hi there. As part of an attempt to work out a licensing agreement with a large property developer, we’re being offered less than $1K per…
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ekingclem
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Landmarked Brownstone on Historic Street in Ft. Greene - replacing windows
Hello Brownstoner community. Looking for advice as my COOP enters into a full facade makeover that includes replacing the 8 windows that face the street.…
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becky722
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Windows, comparison
We are starting to look at options to replace our wood windows – all 13 of them! Does anyone know ballpark what the relative cost…
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becky722
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Windows, comparison
We are starting to look at options to replace our wood windows – all 13 of them! Does anyone know ballpark what the relative cost…
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becky722
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Eddie Hibbert - is he still in business?
looking for double front doors for narrow brownstone
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ekingclem
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Landmarked Brownstone on Historic Street in Ft. Greene - replacing windows
Hello Brownstoner community. Looking for advice as my COOP enters into a full facade makeover that includes replacing the 8 windows that face the street.…
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2345bcde
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Illegal addition
I have someone constructing a huge addition with no permits next to me. They without my consent set up pump jacks and sided the addition…
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fepfepfep
in General Discussion 7 years ago
door awning
I would like to have a Metal and Glass Door Awning installed over my Stoop Door . I have advised that a permit is required…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years ago
small job contractor in Bed Stuy
Can someone recommend a very skilled handyman or contractor willing to do smaller jobs in Bed Stuy? We need a go-to person for work in…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Jose - all wood floors - using him for other projects?
Hi all, Jose did my floors and did a great job. He’s affordable and says he does kitchens, baths, basements, the whole deal. Anybody used…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Jose - all wood floors - using him for other projects?
Hi all, Jose did my floors and did a great job. He’s affordable and says he does kitchens, baths, basements, the whole deal. Anybody used…
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chfam
in General Discussion 7 years ago
For sale: new/unused Rohl kitchen faucet, Duravit toilet tank, Mosaic House tile
Hi, I have a few excess items from my renovation that I’m looking to sell: 1. Rohl Lombardia Pull Down Kitchen Faucet Polished Chrome -…
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